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How well is Pfizer’s COVID jab working in SA? We break down some of...
A local analysis found promising protective effects of the Pfizer COVID vaccine — even among those who had only received one dose. The data from Discovery Health illustrates how vaccination can lower your risk of infection. But even with this promise, the variants circulating in South Africa means we shouldn’t abandon existing safety measures.
Service delivery starts with data. See who’s been missing from the spreadsheets
Without accurate data, maginalised groups risk being left behind - again.
Breast is best: Exclusive breastfeeding could turn Africa’s child mortality tide
Malnutrition is a leading cause of death in under-fives, but there’s a simple — and free — solution that could save lives.
Have wheels, will travel: The all-male crews who are taking on sexual violence one...
Floods, fires and war — for decades, first responders have been using this mental health hack to help people after disasters hit. Could it work for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence too?
How South Africa convinced the world to take TB seriously
Heads of state discussed one of the world's biggest killers in New York this week — and it was Aaron Motsoaledi who got them together.
Why people failing to take their TB treatment should not be jailed
It's World TB Day. Here's why human rights and TB responses go hand in hand.
Nelson Mandela’s words about SA’s twin epidemics as true today as in 2004
SA has a chance to lead the world in realising Madiba’s dream this September as the United Nations convenes its first high level meeting on TB.
‘I thought I’d breastfeed my baby for a year. That dream was short-lived’
We tell moms to exclusively breastfeed. But we don’t tell them about all the things that get in the way of that, including depression.
If HIV denialists don’t deserve a platform, why should Helen Zille?
Journalism does not begin or end with free speech, we have an ethical obligation not to give platform for abhorrent views in the name of free speech.
HIV stigma: ‘The fear of being blamed for being different is too much to...
Aids is a mirror that reflects how we think about society. It exposes our prejudices and our lack of ability to embrace diversity.
#MiningIndaba: Why the real mining investors won’t be in Cape Town this week
The most important people in mining will not be among the movers and shakers at the high-profile event this week.
Global health still mimics colonial ways: here’s how to break the pattern
Why it's time we look within for expertise on how to fix Global South healthcare issues.
#AIDS2016: When last did you hear South African President Jacob Zuma say, ‘HIV’?
The country's political commitment to the fight against HIV cannot be judged solely by the accomplishments of a few government departments.
This Valentine’s Day don’t ignore the screams next door
All sectors in society need to act to stop gender based violence say Sonke Gender Justice as they remember Reeva Steenkamp and Anene Booysen.
GMO babies: Inside the bad science that sent a Chinese scientist to prison.
He Jiankui’s failed gene-edited baby experiment proves we're not ready for human embryo modification.
Zimbabwe mixes medicine and tradition for safer circumcision
Zimbabwe has successfully won the support of chiefs and their people by combining a respect for tradition with safe, modern procedures.